Agour with Espelette adds a Basque-twist to this classic sheep's milk cheese. Looking at the surface, you would never know this cheese is any different from another wheel of Agour Ossau-Iraty. But unlike the original, this cheese has A.O.C. Espelette Chili Pepper mixed throughout the paste, giving it a burnt orange coloring.

Upon tasting, the smooth, firm texture of the sheep's milk gives way to a warm bite of heat, due to the inclusion of this special French pepper. This is a full-flavored, nuanced cheese, so enjoy it simply without any heavy spreads or overly-sweet fruits. Although we do find that mild fruits with a bit of acidity, such as currants and plums, are a tasty pairing!

I'm surprised that nobody mention that this is a "stinky cheese"! Most people don't like this kind of cheese, so if you order this you might be the only one in your family who would even dare to eat this. Anyway, for a stinky cheese it is actually quite good. Just be warned! (Since no one warned me in their review). I probably won't buy it again, but if you're into this kind of cheese then go for it.

By Deanfrom Los Angeleson Jan 15, 2017

Excellent blend of flavors!

This cheese has a very smelly rind, which I liberally remove right away. Once removed, this cheese has no remaining off-putting smell, and is a wonderful blend of nutty flavor, salty flavor, and spicy flavor, and despite this blend--it is overall quite mild, so much so that eating it with a cracker reduces much of its flavor, so I just eat it by itself!

By baldwinbuddyfrom Cheboygan, Michiganon Aug 07, 2012

Nice bit of heat but not overly so.

I like this cheese. The pepper adds a wee bit of heat but not overly so. I would prefer more bite but this is still good cheese.

By Loa Tewkesburyfrom Californiaon May 16, 2011

agour

top notch but then everything I order is top notch thanks

By Philip Medlockfrom Lytle, Texason May 02, 2011

Agour Fantastic

Perfectly aged to full flavor experience. Not recommended tor the milk toast crowd. This cheese truly carries a Farm made flavor.